follow shadow

follow shadow

The Chinese idiom, Pinyin is x í ngy ǐ ngxi ā ngy ī, which means to accompany each other in a lonely situation. It describes loneliness, interdependence and close connection. It comes from Lu You's book nest waiting for Dan in winter.

Idiom usage

Used as a predicate or attributive; used in writing

Examples

It attracted the Emperor Xuanzong's special love. He was happy with her all the time.

Analysis of Idioms

Synonyms: form and shadow

The origin of Idioms

Lu You, Song Dynasty, wrote: "the wind and frost are gradually forcing us to be late in the year, and the light is bright."

Idiom explanation

It means to be together in a lonely situation. It's lonely. They depend on each other and are closely connected.